The former Danity Kane member told prosecutors that Combs proceeded to punch and kick Ventura, then dragged her up the stairs with an arm wrapped around her neck and a hand on her head. Richard said she heard the sound of glass breaking and yelling upstairs.

The musician performed in two of the mogul’s best-known recent acts, Danity Kane and Diddy — Dirty Money. She sued him last year, alleging threats and groping.